Water treatment
Water is lifeWater is essential for human life, and it is therefore crucial to ensure adequate and safe supply for consumers. Improving access to clean water has essential health benefits for people. However, around the world, one in three people lack access to clean water. Waterborne infectious diseases are associated with the presence of human or animal feces.
Unfortunately, an estimated 525,000 children die worldwide each year due to poor water quality, sanitation, and hygiene, mainly from infectious diarrhea. The World Health Organization has reported that 1.9 billion people worldwide use contaminated water.
Why does this occur?
Fecal matter is the main source of waterborne bacteria that cause illness.
The E. coli bacteria is commonly used as an indicator of pollution affecting rivers, beaches, reservoirs, groundwater, surface water, and recreational water.
Drinking water originates from groundwater and surface water, such as rivers, ponds, and lakes, which could be contaminated with this bacteria, making it crucial to eliminate it to prevent contamination and possible deaths.
Water treatment technologies
There are various technologies used for drinking water and wastewater disinfection. These include UV radiation and chlorine dioxide, which are effective in removing bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants from water. Membrane filtration may include technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration, which are capable of retaining microorganisms and molecular particles.
Furthermore, chemical compounds, such as hydrogen peroxide, are used as oxidizing agents to react with organic compounds and destroy them. Electrodisinfection is another technology that uses the generation of active chemical species by applying electric current to water to disinfect it.
On the other hand, ultrafiltration membranes are used to filter particles and microorganisms from water. These membranes can also be combined with other disinfection methods, such as UV radiation, to remove microorganisms that are not filtered.
Disadvantages of market technologies
Some technologies, such as ozonation and UV radiation, can be costly to implement and maintain. They require specialized equipment and systems, which involve significant operating and capital costs. Additionally, these technologies require constant monitoring and maintenance to ensure their effectiveness and proper operation. It is important to note that ultraviolet radiation is not effective against all microorganisms and cannot remove organic compounds in water.
Moreover, some disinfection technologies, such as ozonation, can have environmental impacts, such as the release of chemicals and disinfection byproducts into the environment. This can affect water quality and aquatic life.
AdTech electro disinfection technologies
AdTech technology, based on electrolyzed water, is widely accepted as a practical disinfectant because it does not use dangerous chemicals or processes. Furthermore, it is considered a sustainable disinfectant, possessing a germicidal compound that is 80 times more effective than hypochlorite ion (ClO-). This technology is non-toxic to humans and environmentally friendly. It has also been shown to improve the quality of drinking water by removing contaminants, turbidity, color, and suspended solids. It has the potential to replace traditional chlorine treatment.
Studies have reaffirmed the strong antimicrobial action of AdTech technology on Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis cultures, resulting in the inactivation of these pathogens. Our acid hypochlorous-based products have been studied in collaboration with the Scientific and Technological Research Direction of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (DICTUC), achieving the inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. The results showed E. coli inactivation 30 seconds after the application of AdTech technology.
We are an alternative to contaminating
Our AdTech technology is highly effective against a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, with a quick and effective action. It is capable of eliminating a variety of waterborne pathogens, including Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia, among others, which helps to prevent waterborne disease outbreaks and improve industrial water quality (RiLes).
This technology does not generate environmental persistence or soil bioaccumulation, and is biodegradable within 28 days after use.
Success cases
A successful case is the treatment of wastewater from one of Chile’s most important paper mills. Although this company complied with Chilean regulations, they wanted to improve the color of their wastewater.
After conducting laboratory tests, we were able to demonstrate the clarification of the samples, which contributed to a lower environmental impact.
In the commune of Catapilco, an area with water scarcity, we implemented a project for wastewater treatment. In this project, we replaced the use of chlorine with AdTech technology as a tertiary treatment for water disinfection.
This project allowed the treatment of domestic wastewater for reuse in activities such as irrigation, animal consumption, and recreation without direct contact, complying with the standards established in NCh 1333 regulations.
After a biotreatment, our technology eliminated contaminating agents and microbiological pathogens to potable levels, according to studies carried out under NCh 409 regulations.
Reference: Cao W, Zhu ZW, Shi ZX, Wang CY, Li BM. Efficiency of slightly acidic electrolyzed water for inactivation of Salmonella enteritidis and its contaminated shell eggs. Int J Food Microbiol. 2009;130(2):88-93.
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